SAP ABAP Message Class E2 Message Number 231 (Direct type specification has been enabled)
Hierarchy
SAP_BASIS (Software Component) SAP Basis Component
   BC-DWB-DIC-ED (Application Component) Dictionary Maintenance
     SEDD (Package) DDIC Editor
Attribute
Message class E2  
Short Description DE Data Dictionary    
Message Number 231  
Documentation status       Space: object requires documentation
Authorization check Error Message      
Changed On 20130531   
Message Text
Direct type specification has been enabled
Help Document

Diagnosis

You have enabled direct entry for the data type, length and short description of a field.

You can mix this kind of field with fields whose attributes are set by specifying a data element and domain.

System Response

Procedure

Ensure that fields without a data element have only a restricted function. If you use a field on a screen, it should always be linked to a data element.

History
Last changed on/by 20140121  SAP 
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